OFSTED inspectors have hailed the transformation of Tudor Grange Academy, upgrading its rating from ‘Requires Improvement’ to officially ‘Good’.
In the first routine at the school since the pandemic broke, inspectors carried out ‘deep dives’ into a string of subjects including science, maths and history.
The inspectors also took into account the free-text comments from parents and the responses to the as well as considering the responses to pupil and staff surveys.
In their report they said: “The headteacher and her senior leadership team have successfully steered the school through a period of significant challenge.
“They are forging strong links with local middle schools.
“Leaders use these connections to good effect to support pupils when they join.
“Leaders are caring and compassionate. Staff are proud to work at the school.”
Inspectors also praised the ambition of the curriculum and singled out mathematics as being particularly well planned and the school’s pursuit of increasing the number of pupils entering for the prestigious English Baccalaureate.
However, in some subjects they found teachers do not always check that pupils have understood what has been taught sufficiently well which could lead to gaps in learning.
Overall though they scored the school Good across the key areas of quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision.
Headteacher Jodie Bolter said: “We are delighted with our Ofsted report and the many strengths observed across the two-day inspection.
“It is a true reflection of the hard work from all staff and students over the last few years.
“We have worked closely with our local feeder schools and feel proud to be part of this community.
“We are looking forward to continuing our journey of improvement and our school going from strength to strength.”
